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April 1, 2001
TREE CHIPPER The redesigned hydraulic feed system of the 1900 whole tree chipper almost doubles its crushing and pulling power, Bandit Industries says.

TREE CHIPPER

The redesigned hydraulic feed system of the 1900 whole tree chipper almost doubles its crushing and pulling power, Bandit Industries says. The self-propelled, towable unit has a 19-inch capacity, and the loader swing system's dual motor drive reduces wear to the loader ring gear.
www.banditchippers.com
800/952-0178

BREAKER

Tramac's 300 breaker is designed for midsize loader/backhoes and small excavators, and can be used for trenching, concrete demolition, secondary breaking and rock excavation. Features include an energy recovery valve to recycle rebounding shock waves, fully hydraulic operation, and replaceable upper and lower tool bushings. The unit can be installed on any model carrier, Tramac says.
www.tramac.com
800/526-3837

TRENCHERS

Barreto trenchers feature the SnapLoc hydraulic four-wheel-drive system for cross trenching or working over trench mounds. The hydraulic headshaft drive system eliminates the need for gears, chains and belts. The units trench to depths of 24, 30 and 36 inches with widths of 4 and 6 inches, the company says.
www.barretomfg.com
800/525-7348

COMPOSITE MAT SYSTEM

Soloco's Dura-Base Composite Mat System is a modular system of interlocking mats designed to construct temporary roadways, work areas and staging in a variety of environments. The mats are made of high-density polyethylene and create a barrier between the ground and work areas, increasing productivity in difficult terrain, the company says.
www.solocollc.com
877/MAT-ROAD [628-7623]

CATALOG

Stens' 2001 catalog features a variety of products for the rental market, including oil filter value packs for Briggs & Stratton, John Deere and Kohler engines, pro care kits for Kawasaki, and Champion EZ Start spark plugs. The catalog also features pressure washer wand extensions, garden hose adapters, detergent pickup filters, relief valves and the company's Sten Mix, an alternative for two-cycle engine lubrication.
www.stens.com
800/457-7444

TILE SAWS

Diamond Products' Core Cut tile saws include models CC770T (pictured), CC880T and CC990T. The pictured unit has a 7-inch blade capacity, a .75-horsepower motor, carrying handles, automatic thermal overload protection and a replaceable, liquid-cooled bearing housing. The CC770T can rip-cut up to 18 inches and diagonally cut up to 12 inches, the company says.
www.diamondproducts.com
440/323-4616

COMPRESSOR

The 185 DIPC from Smith Compressors, a division of Superior Compressor, is a diesel-powered rotary screw compressor. Features include a full toolbox chassis and a four-cylinder Isuzu 4LE1 engine.
800/764-8447

TRACTOR/LOADER

Kubota Tractor's L48 is offered as an L48TL tractor/loader or an L48TLB tractor/loader/backhoe (pictured). Powered by the company's 48-horsepower E-TVCS four-cylinder diesel engine, each unit features a bucket lift capacity of 2,540 pounds, a lifting height of 9 feet, 7 inches, a digging depth of 11 feet, 1 inch and a dipper stick digging force of 3,968 pounds. The reversible seat can switch between loader and backhoe operating positions. Other features include a Category I three-point hitch with position control, self-leveling hydraulics and 540-rpm power takeoff.
www.kubota.com
310/370-3370

RIDE-ON TROWELS

Wacker's CRTs (Concrete Ride-on Trowels) offer overlapping and nonoverlapping operation and a clutch design that allows operators to run units at slow floating or fast burning speeds without mechanical adjustments. Available in 36-inch and 48-inch models, the CRTs feature built-in electric spray-retardant systems, two-point lifting systems and Kohler gasoline engines.
262/255-0500

DRAIN-CLEANING MACHINE

The Model C sectional sewer- and drain-cleaning machine cleans 3- to 10-inch-diameter lines up to 200 feet long, Electric Eel says. The unit features 8- or 10-foot cable sections, a Baldor motor, an adjustable safety clutch, a cast-aluminum base and a carry handle attached to the motor.
www.electriceel.com
800/833-1212

MATERIAL HANDLER

The new G6-42A “King Crab” material handler from JLG Industries/Gradall features Gradall's G Series operator cab with a wrap-around instrument panel and a new all-wheel steer system that allows operators to choose four-wheel, front-wheel or crab steering. Specifications include a lifting capacity of 6,600 pounds, a lift height of 42 feet, a reach of 29 feet and an 80-horsepower John Deere engine. The three-section boom can accommodate a variety of attachments with the QuickSwitch mechanism.
www.gradall.com
800/554-5438

ROOTER

General Pipe Cleaner's Easy Rooter has several standard safety features, including an air-actuated foot pedal, a ground-fault circuit interrupter and a safety slip clutch. The unit can clear 3- to 10-inch drain lines, the company says. Additional features include a square-tube frame with roll bars to protect the motor, roller bearings in the plated steel cage, 10-inch ball-bearing wheels and a one-third-horsepower motor equipped with a capacitor, thermal overload protection and a reverse switch.
www.drainbrain.com
800/245-6200

FASTENERS

Porta-Nails offers three new pneumatic fasteners and nailers: the 460 wood-to-concrete T-nailer (pictured), the 462 16-gauge finish nailer and the 461 flooring stapler. Designed for subflooring installation, the 460 features the option of a single-fire or bump-fire trigger and a fastener range of 5/8- to 2 1/8-inch hardened and galvanized nails.
www.porta-nails.com
800/634-9281

PUMP

Thompson's Silent Knight pump is intended for use in residential areas where sound levels of less than 76 decibels are necessary. The unit can be used for sewage bypass, extended sumping, ground dewatering and transferring liquids containing sand, mud or solids. Wet prime, compressor prime and vacuum-assisted models are available. Standard features include manual override, interchangeable access doors, an oil drain assembly and an automatic start/stop and safety shutdown system.
www.thompsonpumps.com
800/767-7310

EDGER TROWEL

Stone Construction Equipment added the 24-inch edger trowel to its power trowel line. The four-blade unit features a 4-horsepower Honda engine, an integrated front lift handle and a cast-aluminum rotating edger ring to protect walls from scuffing and gouging. The company's DynaClutch system stops blade rotation without shutting off the engine.
www.stone-equip.com
800/888-9926

HYDRAULIC HAMMER

The AS 380 from Allied Construction Products is a hydraulic impact hammer that can demolish concrete structures, trench rock, building foundations and pavement, the company says. The unit can be mounted on a 12,000- to 25,000-pound backhoe/loader or a 15,000- to 30,000-pound excavator and delivers 522 foot-pounds of force with a hydraulic flow of 23.5 gallons per minute.
www.alliedcp.com
800/321-1046

DRILLING MACHINE

The JT1720 Mach 1 is an addition to the Ditch Witch Mach 1 line of horizontal directional drilling equipment from Charles Machine Works. Powered by an 85-horsepower diesel engine, the JT1720 develops 17,000 pounds of pull-back force, spindle speeds up to 200 rpm and 1,800 foot-pounds of torque. Features include Mach 1 electronics, cruise control, two-point anchoring and automatic pipe lubrication.
www.ditchwitch.com
800/654-6481

VIBRATORY PLATE

M-B-W's AP2000 vibratory plate now offers an enhanced water delivery system with a 3-gallon water tank for improved asphalt compaction. Features include a reversible handle, replaceable wear edges, a plate force of 3,250 pounds, travel speeds up to 90 feet per minute and an operating weight of 175 pounds.
www.mbw.com
262/644-5234

AIR COMPRESSORS

CompAir's new global range of portable air compressors features units with outputs of 135, 150, 175, 185, 200 and 250 cubic feet per minute at 100 pounds per square inch. The company also offers pressure units with outputs at 150, 175 and 200 psi. Full option packages offer 8.7- or 16-horsepower generators, on-board tool lubricators, road lights, wheel chocks, braked axles, aftercoolers and filtration equipment. Engine options include Deutz, Caterpillar and John Deere.
www.compair.com
937/498-2500

TILLER

MacKissic's Merry Mid-Tine Tiller now is equipped with spring-action pull pins for wheel and drag bar adjustment, reducing the chance of losing pins. Available in three models — the Minnie, the Suburban and the International — the tiller is powered by a Briggs & Stratton Intek I/C or a Honda engine.
800/348-1117